Flash floods in Ruidoso on Thursday prompted swift water rescues again, which saved several people caught stranded in their homes in Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs. A devastating

The National Weather Service reported multiple people had to be rescued from floodwaters in Ruidoso on Thursday afternoon.

In Ruidoso, a community effort is helping buy school supplies for families affected by last week’s catastrophic flooding. There are local drop-off sites for donations, and those outside the area can help by either purchasing supplies or donating money to a designated fund.

The Village of Ruidoso confirmed three deaths as a result of severe flash flooding on July 8, 2025 along the burn scars from last summer's wild fires.

Storm reports from the National Weather Service office in Albuquerque indicate floodwaters have reached homes and several roads throughout Ruidoso are covered with water.

In Ruidoso, multiple rounds of heavy rainfall is anticipated over the South Fork and Salt Fire burn scars over the next several days.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Ruidoso where "rapidly rising floodwaters" were reported in multiple areas.

The mother and father of the two children who were killed in the Ruidoso flash flood on Tuesday, July 8, are recovering after they sustained serious injuries during the